1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 186

Ifa 3iii.e Goes Hat 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. It's unusual for atire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a "blowout:' here are a few tips about what to expect and what do: to If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls vehicle the off toward that side. Take your foot the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintainlane position, then gently braketo a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you'd use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the roadif possible. If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use yourjacking equipment to change a tire safely. flat 185 I . . I